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Mary Brown
September 24, 2010
May our Lord fill ya'lls hearts with faith, hope and peace dear Lorraine & family + friends. Sorry to re-connect at this difficult time as I just saw David L...today & he told me.
I continue to treasure our high school years! What magical, marvelous times we all shared!
Love & Peace Forever
August 15, 2010
Taylor Borger
August 14, 2010
Dad,
I love you so much and can not wait to see you again. Life just does not seem right without you here. I miss calling you just to hear your opinion on things. I love you dad and miss you so very much. I think of things that now mean so much to me, and wish that I had told you thank you but didn't or that I loved you. So thank you Dad for always being there for us, traveling here and there to make us happy, and to coach me through baseball and life. I love you Dad and will always remember all the great times we had.
There are 3 things he always said... "it doesn't matter how hard you throw if you dont hit your spots", "a walk is as good as a hit", and "always make time for you family".
I Love You.
Candice Borger
August 3, 2010
I remember when I was little I used to think that my uncle Jac was the tallest man in the world... Love you <3
Dean Haskell
August 2, 2010
My fondest times with Jac were on the golf course and our many golf trips that Cris and I took with Lorraine and Jac. We became known as "Jesus, Jac" (derived from a frequesnt yell after a bad shot) and "Dancin' Dean" (I would sometimes stomp the ground after an errant shot). When I first started playing with Jac in 1987, he was truly awful. But he worked diligently on the practice range and one day broke 80, shooting a 77. He said later that it was the worst thing that could have happened to him because after that he always expected to break 80, which he never did. I will miss his wit and friendship. We were playing the 18th at Oyster Reef one day and decided to wager a cold beer for the winner of the last hole. When I tapped in for a birdie, Jac turned to me and said, "You're not getting an imported beer." He was a great buddy.
Dean Haskell
Noreen & Dave Gilligan
July 27, 2010
Sorry it has taken so long to write this but it's so very hard when you lose a truly good and kind person. I will treasure the memories of spending time with Jac (and Lorraine, Jackie, Jodie and Taylor) in Ringwood and Cape Cod. I think back at all the silly memories and laugh, and then cry. He will really be missed. I always think of him when I hear fireworks, and I know I always will. Noreen and Dave Gilligan
Jodie
July 27, 2010
As the days pass, I think of more and more memories that my dad has left me with. He was such a devoted father and Jackie, Taylor and I never went without something. And although he was a man of few words and he had a hard time verbally expressing himself, we never had to question what his heart was saying.
Here are a few memories I will cherish:
Dad telling Island Ford off because the bumper just "fell off" my car that I had only had 6 hours. He would later find out that I had reversed over a tree stump and ripped the entire front bumper off. oops!
The lake in New Jersey and A&W root beer floats. And how dad would try so hard to make us fall off the tube pulled behind the boat.
Moving to SC. Dad was in charge of packing up the cats. 3 cats, 1 box, 1 lid... one cat in, while one jumped out.
The same trip to SC.. 3 cats and a hamster on a wheel for 2 days straight.
Dad and Jackie being peed on by a Tiger at Busch Gardens..
Dad's understanding of my first broken heart, while mom was on vacation.. His solution.. sleeping pills until Mom came home. I think I slept for 4 days straight.
Dad chasing our two dogs, Keifer and Caddie down the golfcourse. I still remember when we bought the dogs and he said two dogs would be no different than one. He lived to regret that decision.
Having Dad walk me down the aisle last year. I will cherish that moment forever.
Mostly, I will remember how much he loved my son. I owe my dad so much. Bryce will turn into a great man, because of the values my Dad taught him these last six years.
I could never thank him enough for taking on that role to my son.
I know that I will continue to miss him each and every day, but as Bryce says "Don't worry about PopPop.. he is having a great time bouncing on clouds". I hope he is right and I get comfort in thinking that is what my Dad is doing.
Jackie
July 26, 2010
A few memories that I have:
How my dad would call my phone and I would run up to my third floor bedroom to answer and he would hang up just as I got there, then waited until I was almost back downstairs to call again so that I would run back upstairs so he could repeat this over and over until I figured out that it was him.
Always good for a laugh is the story of "Uncle Buck", the car he brought to me while in college that only had 3 working gears and would buck across intersections.
Going golfing with him, and he always let me drive the cart, even after I hit the gas instead of the brakes and drove us straight into the bushes.
He always knew a "shortcut"....
Our trip across country.
Of course I also remember the stray cat that he let us keep after we found him with it curled up in his lap - that was Tiger.
Taking the boat out to feed dolphins back when that was allowed.
Waiting out the rain in Disney World - I don't think it ever stopped.
The jumping water fountain that hit him in the ear as we walked by.
Getting called out of school early and then seeing him in the hospital after his first heart attack.
Asking him to drop me off down the street a little when I was embarassed by his beat up old van.
All of the times he rescued me and my friends when my car broke down - including the time he had it towed to the shop only to find out that I had run it out of gas.
Going to work with him at Chickfila and helping wallpaper.
What great times we had. I wish I could call him.
Ray Borger
July 24, 2010
I enjoyed going to Savannah to the civil war forts.
Barbara & John Kenny
July 23, 2010
Dear Lorraine, Jackie, Jody, and Taylor,
We are very saddened by the news of Jac's passing. He was a good friend and quite a character. Barbara, Teri, Ryan, and I share many memories of him and your family. As Erin said, "sounds like the Fourth of July", progressive dinners, goof juice, jumpin' Jac Flash,the yerk, visits to camp. visits to the Magic Pan, Frank's Chinese restaurant, You're Relcrome", and many more. I appreciated his generosity to the Y Camp, but mostly his friendship. We will miss him as we miss you.
With love to you,
Barbara and John
July 23, 2010
Uncle Jac,
You will be missed dearly. You were such an amazing man and the strongest person I know. You never complained.
You were always there when we needed you. No matter what you put your family first.
Thank you! You will be missed :)
Erin Gilligan
July 22, 2010
Jac
I have so many funny and endearing memories of you and your family that I will never forget here are just a few.
1. Making you fall in love with stray kittens so we could keep one (wasn’t very hard one curled up on your lap and the deal was sealed)
2. Making you stand in the deep end of our pool and see your finger tips sticking out (you were the tallest man on earth to me).
3. The countless times you rushed over with one of your injured children. “call Noreen!”
4. Helping us sell golf balls, lemonade and painted sea shells on the golf course so we could save up money to buy a mansion so we could live near each other again(but it hink we spent it all on candy).
5. Last but not least “it’s just like the 4th of July!” (not even sure I really remember this first hand but that doesn’t really matter).
We were all lucky to have known you and you leave so many with great memories. Thank you!
And to the family I think about all you guys often (esp. now with FB love seeing pictures of the kids!) I hope you are all hanging in there and being strong. xoxo
Steve McKinley
July 21, 2010
Lorraine, I am so sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I haven't seen you for some time, not sure if you'll remember me. Always remember the times you had with him and you'll be happy and never forget!
Thoughts & Love, Steve McKinley & family
Sam Bauer
July 21, 2010
Jac was a wonderful may. I am glad to have known him. You are all in our prayers.
Joy Simmons Brown
July 20, 2010
I have to thank Jac for always welcoming me into his home. No matter how much trouble Jackie and I got into, and we got into a lot, he was always happy to take us to the mall, the pool, school. He was a great dad and was like a second father to me during middle school. My prayers go out to his family.
Becca Ross
July 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Jodie, Jackie, Taylor and Lorraine - you are all in my prayers and I know you will continue to make him proud.
Becca
Katie Longworth
July 19, 2010
I remeber he was always smiling, and joking. Your Dad made coming over to your house more fun. He was a great guy, you were lucky to have such a wonderful father. My condolences.
Luz ,Cristian,Sarah and Michelle Ocampo
July 19, 2010
Jac made it all simple,He was an open hearted and caring ,and the best boss someone could ever have.Thank you Jac for everything you did for me and my family.My kids will always know who you meant in our lives.Even if we didn't get together that often ,after you closed the store,I always knew you were there for me.And I know you still are,as well as with the wonderful family you raised.You are in our hearts and in our prayers, for ever.Thank you,thank you our dear Jac.
Jackie Murphy
July 19, 2010
To my dad who I love and miss. Thanks for creating a lifetime of stories and for always supporting your children in all of our decisions. I wish you were here to watch our families grow. You will be greatly missed.
Jeanne Ackley Berg
July 18, 2010
Your children and grandchildren adored you. It was evident.We always enjoyed seeing you and Lorraine at the games and family gatherings. You were such an important person in so many lives. You are missed.
Elizabeth Coester
July 17, 2010
I know you will be missed and always loved. Jodie's a great friend to me, and she has always looked up to you!
Marissa McArdle
July 17, 2010
A great Dad!!!
July 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you...Gina Calamari
Sue Blandford-Hancock
July 16, 2010
I'll always remember the fun times at the restaurant and Ridley High. What a great guy. No more pain. You will be missed.
Dave (Jr) Gilligan
July 16, 2010
Jac, memories of my childhood would not be the same without think you you and our neighbors, the Borgers..you are really one of the funniest person I have ever met. I feel sad that it was so long since I last saw you - as a teen dogging golf balls in HH while you showed me how to play the golf hole you lived next to..and to avoid disturb the "real players" lol...RIP, you will be missed my many.
Judy Yorke
July 16, 2010
You never complained, now you have peace. I will miss you , my brother, my friend.... Til I see you again...Love, Judy
Carmen & Sande Collazzo
July 16, 2010
We were lucky to see Jac a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We had lunch and talked about old times - all the escapades and all the trouble we got into. We will miss him and he will always be in our thoughts - especially every time I see a VW Van! when all the memories will come back. I'm sure all the gang from the Restaurant, Steve, Jack, Wedge, Sue H, Kathy, Jean, Chris, Sue S, and all the rest, will miss him also. They were fun times so let us all remember them.
Jason Brahm
July 16, 2010
He was a great man!! All the times he took me and Taylor to baseball games!! He was a great coach!! I know he will be missed!
Jodie Borger
July 16, 2010
Dad.. I will miss you so much, but I know that it was time to go. You fought so hard, for us and your grandkids. They will grow up knowing how much your loved them. I hope you check in on me from time to time. I love you!
Tim & Wendy Ray
July 16, 2010
Sorry to hear of Jac's passing He was a nice man who always had a smile and something nice to say.
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